Divorces rarely happen out of the blue. Couples don’t go from happy and content one day, to filing papers the next. Typically there is a long build-up to divorce, even though one party may be oblivious to it and think everything is fine. Noticing the warning signs...
If you feel a court might have a different opinion from you of what is fair concerning property division in your divorce, you may consider getting one step ahead. Yet, hiding assets is to be avoided at all costs because it could cost you much more than you think. When...
Telling your kids that you are getting a divorce is possibly one of the most challenging things you will ever do. Watching them go through different emotions, asking questions and partly feeling responsible for the divorce can be difficult. Nonetheless, approaching...
Small businesses are among the most common type of business in the United States. Many of them are family businesses, and many are run by spouses. They may have different roles, or they may effectively split the duties equally between them. But, either way, a couple’s...
Divorce is difficult for everyone, and going through the court system can make it much more complicated. Between the intrinsic adversity that comes with our legal system and filing motions, responding to interrogatories and evidentiary hearings, the legal process of...
Divorce conversations don't end when you inform your spouse and children. Telling your family members and friends about the divorce is another great step. The divorce process can be complicated -- it may be best to have support from your loved ones. So, how do you...
One of the first things that many people want to do when they file for divorce is to close down a joint bank account. Most married couples have shared accounts. If you and your spouse are paid through direct deposit, all of your checks may end up in that account...
Unaddressed financial issues can break a marriage and destroy one spouse’s side of a final divorce resolution. After giving so much of your life to the relationship, you deserve a fair share of all marital property. Unfortunately, most people disregard many forms of...
There is no question that the divorce process is costly. Unless you’ve only been married for a few months, dividing your household into two distinct households will cost both you and your spouse time, energy and money. Thankfully, there are ways to keep your legal...
When preparing for a divorce, some issues to resolve are more evident than most. If you have children, then determining child custody and child support payments will be obvious. One of you may also need to make alimony payments to the other. If you have a house, you...